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Old 08-15-2009, 02:56 AM
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Default Build list for Mazda 3

Current list is pretty much complete but still i want to add another section containing a budget build for an all motor setup and a turbo setup, so until then thread is closed :P

Mild:

Balance shaft delete kit (2.3l only)
Short or cold air Intake
Cat back exhaust
Stage 1 clutch (manual)
Lightweight flywheel (manual)
Oil filter conversion (2.3l only)
Stiffer rear engine mount
Ground kit
Lowering springs
Strut bar
Short shifter
NGK plugs
Decent brake pads (EBC, Hawk, etc.)
Lightweight crankshaft pulley (You MUST tq to 80ft pds and then turn the nut an additional 90 degrees using a breaker bar)

Wild:

Stage 2 clutch
Lightweight accessory pulleys
Tq dampener
Stiffer trans mount
Valvebody upgrade (autotradgics only)
A/F controller
Intake mani
Header
Shocks
Accelerator lag reducer (electronic throttlebody only)
Launch controller

Extreme:

Oil sump
Polished and rebalanced crank to desired rpm
Forged rods and pistons
Head gasket
Valvetrain upgrade
Cam and cam gears
Standalone EMU
Re-enforced trans gears (manual)
Tq converter (auto)
Spec clutch
Performance radiator and fans
Turbo kit
Supercharger (eventually...maybe)
Stiffer drivers side engine mount
Coilovers
Cable throttle body conversion
High output Injectors
LSD


Budget turbo build:

Low compression forged pistons 9.1 (stay at 15psi max)
Forged rods
Rod bearings
Ebay turbo kit (replace wastegate and bov)
ARP head studs
AEM Fuel and Ignition F/IC 8
2.5in exhaust
Stage 1 clutch
Lightweight flywheel
Lightweight crankshaft pulley (See above note)
Mazdaspeed short shifter
Stiffer rear engine mount

All motor build:

Forged pistons
Forged Rods (12.5:1 if u want to stay with reg pump gas, 14:1 is for 103 and up octane)
Rod bearings
Head gasket
ARP head studs
Full 2.5in exhaust
4-2-1 Header (A 4-1 header will decrease back-pressure therefore destroying low end power)
Lightweight crankshaft pulley
Valvesprings
Valves
Standalone EMU
550cc and up injectors
Intake manifold or custom ITB
Stage 1-3 clutch
Lightweight flywheel
Short shifter

*Note: As of now there is no budget all motor build worth making
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